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The long wall and iron gates of a churchyard. A night watchman passes, shining his lamp in the snow. 'Poor Jo' the crossing sweeper walks along with his broom. He is confronted by the watchman, who catches Jo just as he falls to the ground dying. The watchman tries to help but it is too late - as he shines his lamp down into Jo's face he says a prayer. Jo puts his hands together in supplication, taking the lamp for heavenly light as he dies.